I can't take the summer heat anymore, so I'm telling myself fall is fast approaching. When a new season is on the horizon, the first fashion-related thing I start pondering is bags. They're usually among the first of the new fall arrivals to hit the market, and since temperature doesn't matter when it comes to bags, you can begin wearing them long before it's time for boots and sweaters.
Now is an excellent time to start shopping for fall bags, as the best ones tend to sell out as soon as there's a hint of a chill in the air. And instead of having you go on an exhaustive search for the ideal one (unless you want to, of course), I did the preliminary work for you. Below are some of my favorite everyday bags from Loewe, Bottega Veneta, and Khaite, to name a few, as well as picks from more wallet-friendly brands. Scroll to find out if your future most-worn bag is among them.
Loewe
Puzzle Leather Tote Bag
The buzz around this new Loewe bag has been loud—and with good reason.
Jacquemus
Le Petit Regalo Leather Tote Bag
Introducing the next It bag from Jacquemus.
The Row
Half Moon Leather Bag in Brown
It's a big deal when The Row releases the Half Moon Bag in a new color.
Khaite
Clara Chain Shoulder Bag
Khaite can do no wrong. Need proof? Just look at this bag.
Aesther Ekme
Brown Demi Lune Bag
This wildly chic shoulder bag comes in an array of fall colors.
Reformation
Small Vittoria Tote
This is the perfect size and shape (and I'm obsessed with the bow detail).
Prada
Re-Edition 1995 Chaîne Re-Nylon Tote Bag
This gorgeous Prada option could easily work day or night, and the strap situation allows you to be carried in various ways.
Saint Laurent
Le 5 À 7 Small Leather Shoulder Bag
I'm not kidding when I tell you I think about this bag on a daily basis. This color goes with everything.
Bottega Veneta
Mini Intrecciato Bag on Strap
Feel free to disagree, but I think this pretty color works year-round.
J.Crew
Berkeley Bucket Bag in Leather and Suede
I highly recommend this bag if you love The Row but have a budget that's more J.Crew.
COS
Mini Leather Crescent Bag
This crescent bag is trend-forward but still classic.
Saint Laurent
Manhattan Small Shoulder Bag in Crocodile-Embossed Leather
Nothing goes better with a sweater than embossed leather.
Toteme
Black T-Lock Bag
This is the perfect bag to take to the office this fall.
Staud
Valerie Shoulder Bag
A brown suede bag screams fall to me.
Dragon Diffusion
Santa Rosa Woven Leather Shoulder Bag
You can wear this perfectly-sized, well-priced bag on your shoulder or across the body.
A.P.C.
Virginie Leather Shoulder Bag
The structured shape is such a fresh take on the baguette bag.
Savette
Tondo Large Textured-Leather Shoulder Bag
Every fashion person I know is obsessed with this under-the-radar brand. This special bag comes in tan suede and red as well.
Loeffler Randall
Stefania Flap Suede Shoulder Bag
This structured bag looks wildly expensive.
Bembien
Bembien Marni Satchel
Woven leather is so chic.
Ferragamo
Geometric Leather Shoulder Bag
If your goal is something that'll get you noticed on a daily basis, you can't go wrong with this It bag.
Neous
Burgundy Phoenix Baguette Bag
The gold hardware on this is as chic as it gets.
Gucci
Jackie 1961 Small Natural Grain Bag
I will never grow tired of this bag. The grained leather makes it perfect for everyday use.
Toteme
Bucket Textured-Leather Tote
This minimal and unstructured option comes with a long shoulder strap as well.
Mango
Elongated Double-Handle Bag
Such a clean, simple take (in a good way) on the bowling bag trend.
Acne Studios
Platt Distressed-Leather Shoulder Bag
Take a look at this bag if you want something simple and oversize but still extremely cool.
Everlane
The Cactus Leather Hobo
Just the right size to throw everything in and go.
Tory Burch
Mini Kira Chevron Quilted Leather Top Handle Bag
I don't know about you but I'm a sucker for a chain strap.
Allyson is a senior editor for Who What Wear. She joined the company in 2014 as co-founder Katherine Power's executive assistant and over the years has written hundreds of stories for Who What Wear. Prior to her career in fashion, Allyson worked in the entertainment industry at companies such as Sony Pictures Television. Allyson is now based in Raleigh, North Carolina, and is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She holds a BFA in theater arts. Her path to fashion may not have been linear, but based on the number of fashion magazines she collected as a child and young adult, it was meant to be.